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Horus was an important deity in ancient Egyptian religion, often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon’s head. He was the god of the sky, kingship, protection, and war. Horus was one of the oldest and most significant gods in the Egyptian pantheon, with his worship dating back to at least the late Predynastic period (c. 3100 BCE).

In mythology, Horus was the son of Osiris, the god of the afterlife and rebirth, and his sister-wife Isis, the goddess of magic and motherhood. Horus was conceived after Osiris was killed and dismembered by his brother Set, the god of chaos and violence. Isis used her magical powers to reassemble Osiris and conceive Horus, who was destined to avenge his father’s murder and rule as king of Egypt.

As a symbol of kingship, Horus was often associated with the pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt. The pharaoh was believed to be the incarnation of Horus on earth, and their falcon god Horus name was often used as a part of their royal titulary. Horus was also venerated as a protector of the kingdom and its people, with many temples dedicated to his worship throughout ancient Egypt.

In art and iconography, Horus was depicted in various forms, including as a falcon-headed man, a falcon wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, or as a child sitting on his mother’s lap. He was often depicted holding a staff and ankh, symbols of his power and dominion over life and death.

Overall, Horus was a complex and multifaceted deity in ancient Egyptian religion, playing an important role in the mythology, symbolism, and religious practices of the civilization for thousands of years.